Very Serious Charge for Want Convict in Circuit Court
John Covington, arrested on a charge by his half sister Minnie Haddix for assault near the Haddix home south of the city, was released for want of evidence to convict. The defense moved to dismiss and the jury was instructed to render a not guilty verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Covington
Minnie Haddix
Haddix
Stone House
Holt
Covington
S. E. Sommerville
Ed. R. Blaney
Simeon Lake
Lake
Slick Streets Prompt Comical Falls In City Weather
Drizzling rain left city sidewalks slick as greased lightning last night causing many pedestrians to tumble comically. This morning warm changes melted most snow but next hours may bring more or a spring bloom weather. Daily Weather Report notes fair and colder tonight and Friday with local business ads from Pump Factory and Grafton Wood Working Co.
Social Event at East End Hosted by Miss Antionette Hechmer
Miss Antionette Hechmer of the East End gave a refined home gathering last evening for her young friends. Music and laughter filled the night followed by an elaborate spread of seasonable dainties. Attendees included Agnes Gocke Mary Hartman Katie Hussion Nellie Lalley Sadie Hussion Elizabeth Coulehan Lila Kinney Angela Moran and Capt Cassell Ed Welch Ed Gerkin Alfred Greany Chas Lalley Chas Gocke James Crogan George Hannon Thomas O'Day Richard Foley Norbert Foley Junior Flanagan and Bernard Shaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antionette Hechmer
John L. Hechmer
East End
Alissa Hechmer
Agnes Gocke
Mary Hartman
Katie Hussion
Nellie Lalley
Sadie Hussion
Elizabeth Coulehan
Lila Kinney
Angela Moran
Capt. Cassell
Messrs
Ed. Welch
Ed. Gerkin
Alfred Greany
Chas. Lalley
Chas. Gocke
James Crogan
George Hannion
Thomas O'Day
Richard Foley
Norbert Foley
Junior Flanagan
Bernard Shaw
Casino hosts burlesque show with singing and dancing
Les lie and Adams present a travesty burlesque at the Casino with harmony singing and dancing. Miss Holland performs with two voices and a mechanical doll. New Casino-scope pictures shown. W C T U exchange set for Saturday afternoon at Laundry office 121 West Main Street Bell 128 279-2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie and Adams
Miss Holland
Casino-scope
West Main Street
Bell
Light Verdict For Felonious Assault At January Christening
Yesterday afternoon Stanko and Michael Shoray were tried for felonious assault and battery on Mrs. Annie Amrick during a christening gathering at Rosemont County. The jury found them guilty of simple assault and battery. The case featured two non English speakers with Christie Homer serving as interpreter. Twelve year old Charles Homer testified to the scene and provided key testimony. The injured husband John Amrick and his wife faced medical risk with potential lasting effects. The court may impose a fine and a short jail term at its discretion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanko Stanko
Michael Shoray
Annie Amrick
Rosemont
John Amrick
W. M. Davis
Christie Homer
Charles Homer
Alliance With Glass Workers Forms Regionwide Pact
Pittsburg Feb 5 Hand blown window glass makers from Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia and Indiana met at the Hotel Schenley and formed a sensational alliance with the National Window Glass Workers to combat the window glass trust. About 76 manufacturers attended and many expect operations to resume soon as stocks are depleted. A.L. Faulkner, a noted labor leader, attended the joint conference which closed with a banquet. Loar Hendrickson advertise ladies shoes with a giveaway framed picture to buyers. Blaney promotes window glass installation.
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Pittsburg
Pesylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Indiana
National
Window Glass Trust
Hotel Schenley
Fairmont
A.L. Faulkner
Schenley
Bowlers Gather in Cincinnati for American Bowling Congress Event
Cincinnati Ohio February 6 Present and possible bowling champions from across the United States are arriving for the American Bowling Congress annual tournament opening the day after tomorrow. Fifty cities expected, with $25000 in prize money. Armory platforms seats and wooden strips prepared. Arrived bowlers praise arrangements as superior to prior tours.
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Ohio City
Cincinnati
United States
American Bowling Congress
Armory
Pin Knights
Mr Bonafede Interpreter Known West Virginia Fruit Dealer
Mr D Bonafede a well known fruit dealer on Main street has acted as interpreter in all circuit court cases where Italians were on trial and could not speak English. He has lived in Grafton for years and serves fellow Italians across the region frequently traveling to assist clients in serious legal trouble including murder cases and other criminal matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Bonafede
Main Street
Bonafede
Grafton
West Virginia
Gratton
Senator Bailey Proposes Gas Export Ban in West Virginia
Special to the Sentinel from Charleston reports Senator Bailey introducing a constitutional prohibitory amendment to halt natural gas export from West Virginia. The measure echoes a prior session but was not called up. debate focused on Senator Montgomery’s corrupt practices bill while railroads lobby against limits on land takings near navigable streams. Fire updates from Simpson mine show control efforts progressing with costly damage and dynamite blasts to cap the fire, hindering early return to operations.
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Sentinel
Charleston
W. Va
Bailey
Senate
West Virginia
Montgomery
House
Wade Ellis
Cincinnati
Ohio
First Skate Race Opens Graf ton Amusement Meet
The inaugural roster skate race at the Graf ton Amusement Company event at the Coliseum skating rink on Alast Main street featured a half mile course. Carl Beryerley won by defeating all opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton Amusement Company
Coliseum
Alast Main Street
Carl Beryerley
Prohibition Wins Big Vote in West Virginia House
Charleston February 6. The West Virginia House of Delegates passed a prohibition resolution 67 to 12 after a day of fiery debate. A monster petition of 26081 names sparked momentum, with Duty and Williams leading the pro amendment drive. Several previously opposed members shifted to support, signaling strong church and anti-saloon influence. The Senate will likely adopt the proposal for a public vote on prohibition.
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Charleston
W. Va
Prohibition
House of Delegates
West Virginia
Duty
Williams
Seo Hall
Wetzel
Naylor
Ohio County
Hearne
Buchwald
Maxwell
Seaman
Allen
Ammons
Bellard Barlow
Bias
Bland
Boyles
Brammar
Cooper
Currey
Dan
Devol
Embleton
Flesher
Galither
Hager
Hall
Harman
Harper
Hart
Harris
Hays
Hersey
Halle
Holeyrod
Hughes
Inghram
Jacob
Jacobs
Justice
Kenney
Kuykandall
Lowe
Mason
Massey
Mitchell
Martin
McCoy
McCorum
McDonald
McGrew
Nugent
Preston
Riblett
Ryneal
Santrock
Shaffer
Shepherd
Shumway
Smith
Cabell
Senate
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Daily Weather Report
Grafton Wood Working Co
G. Augir
Miss Antionette Hechmer
Glass Workers
Loar & Hendrickson
Blaney
Mr. Bonafede
Taylor County
G. A. Bolden
The
Republican
Washington and
St. John Streets
Tenny Holt
Weat
Walter Childs
Sentinel Office
Kingwood
McGraw
Simpson
Afernoon
New York
McGraw Coal Company
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